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Grade Level (for internal use): 05
CREDit Ratings Analyst Intern - Americas Public Finance
Join us at S&P Global Ratings, the world’s leading provider of credit ratings. The opportunity provides the chance to embark on a dynamic 10-week summer training and development journey that begins in June 2026. Our program offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration.
The Practice:
Americas Public Finance is focused on determining the ratings of municipalities which includes rating of States, local governments, higher education institutions, infrastructure, healthcare and more. The practice is spread across the US and operates out of Boston, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and San Francisco. CREDit analysts within USPF have the opportunity to work across the practice with different teams other than their assigned group, and regularly attend municipal forums to gain insight to their industries. Common work includes data entry and analysis, deal prep, attending management meetings, presenting in committees, contributing to writing thought leadership pieces to be published, assisting with annual projects such as median reports, and more.
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Learn and understand ratings criteria and methodology
- Assist with preparing required documents for rating committee and issuer management meetings
- Work with assigned summer intern project teams to successfully complete and present during mock ratings committee
- Provide timely and accurate quarterly financial statistics and data analysis
- Assist in reporting, research, presentations and modelling
- Support the team on improvement in execution and ad-hoc writing projects.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $25 to $35. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
Basic Required Qualifications:
- Fully matriculated students with anticipated undergraduate graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
- All majors welcome; Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Engineering, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics majors preferred
- Adept with Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
- Strong relationship-building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.
- Strong storytelling skills, able to take complex data insights and turn them into engaging narratives that resonate with and inform our stakeholders
- Demonstrated problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
- A proactive mindset and adaptability, essential for thriving in a dynamic environment influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and technology.
- Utilize AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in Public Policy or related fields
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.
About S& P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
- Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.
Recruitment Fraud Alert:
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
Job ID: 321325
Posted On: 2026-04-17
Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 05
CREDit Ratings Analyst Intern - Americas Public Finance
Join us at S&P Global Ratings, the world’s leading provider of credit ratings. The opportunity provides the chance to embark on a dynamic 10-week summer training and development journey that begins in June 2026. Our program offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration.
The Practice:
Americas Public Finance is focused on determining the ratings of municipalities which includes rating of States, local governments, higher education institutions, infrastructure, healthcare and more. The practice is spread across the US and operates out of Boston, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and San Francisco. CREDit analysts within USPF have the opportunity to work across the practice with different teams other than their assigned group, and regularly attend municipal forums to gain insight to their industries. Common work includes data entry and analysis, deal prep, attending management meetings, presenting in committees, contributing to writing thought leadership pieces to be published, assisting with annual projects such as median reports, and more.
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Learn and understand ratings criteria and methodology
- Assist with preparing required documents for rating committee and issuer management meetings
- Work with assigned summer intern project teams to successfully complete and present during mock ratings committee
- Provide timely and accurate quarterly financial statistics and data analysis
- Assist in reporting, research, presentations and modelling
- Support the team on improvement in execution and ad-hoc writing projects.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $25 to $35. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
Basic Required Qualifications:
- Fully matriculated students with anticipated undergraduate graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
- All majors welcome; Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Engineering, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics majors preferred
- Adept with Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
- Strong relationship-building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.
- Strong storytelling skills, able to take complex data insights and turn them into engaging narratives that resonate with and inform our stakeholders
- Demonstrated problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
- A proactive mindset and adaptability, essential for thriving in a dynamic environment influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and technology.
- Utilize AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in Public Policy or related fields
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.
About S& P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
- Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.
Recruitment Fraud Alert:
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
Job ID: 321325
Posted On: 2026-04-17
Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Credit Analyst
Align your credentials to Trainee program standards
Gather transcripts, employer reference letters, and a detailed work history showing at least one year of credit or financial analysis experience. Trainee programs require documented professional background, not just a degree, before a designated sponsor will issue your DS-2019.
Target host employers with active training plan infrastructure
Banks, credit unions, and commercial lenders that already run structured rotational programs are far more likely to execute a J-1 training plan. Roles at smaller regional lenders rarely include the formal mentorship documentation a designated sponsor requires for approval.
Search for J-1-compatible Credit Analyst roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters U.S. employer listings by visa compatibility, so you can identify financial institutions already familiar with hosting J-1 exchange visitors rather than cold-pitching employers who have no existing sponsor relationship.
Verify the host employer's DS-7002 readiness before accepting an offer
The DS-7002 training plan must specify your credit analysis tasks, supervision structure, and learning objectives by phase. Confirm the employer can complete this document before signing any offer letter, since missing details are the most common reason designated sponsors delay issuing a DS-2019.
Check whether your home country carries a two-year residency requirement
Many exchange visitors in finance-sector Trainee programs are subject to INA Section 212(e), requiring return to their home country for two years after program completion. Confirm your status directly with your designated sponsor before planning any subsequent U.S. visa applications.
Use O*NET to frame your credit analysis duties precisely
O*NET's Credit Analyst occupation profile lists the standardized task categories OFLC and designated sponsors expect to see in training plans. Mapping your proposed duties to those categories reduces back-and-forth between your host employer and the sponsor during DS-2019 review.
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Find Credit Analyst JobsCredit Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Credit Analyst role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're a current university student completing a structured academic program, the Intern category applies. If you've already graduated and have relevant work experience in finance or credit analysis, you'll qualify under the Trainee category instead. Trainee programs typically require at least one year of post-degree professional experience or a combination of education and experience before a designated sponsor will issue a DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Credit Analyst?
The U.S. Department of State designates specific organizations, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, to act as your official visa sponsor. They issue the DS-2019 form, review your training plan, and monitor your compliance throughout the program. The bank or financial firm where you perform credit analysis work is your host employer, not your sponsor. These are two separate entities with distinct legal responsibilities.
How do I find U.S. financial employers already set up to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Most employers don't advertise J-1 compatibility in standard job postings, which makes filtering for it difficult on general platforms. Migrate Mate lets you search for Credit Analyst roles specifically at employers familiar with exchange visitor hosting arrangements, saving you the time of vetting each company's willingness and capacity to complete a DS-7002 training plan from scratch.
What does the DS-7002 training plan require for a Credit Analyst position?
The DS-7002 must break down your credit analysis duties into specific phases, each with defined learning objectives, supervision details, and a timeline. Tasks should reflect genuine skills transfer, not just routine production work. Designated sponsors will reject plans that list vague activities like 'assist with financial analysis' without specifying the credit evaluation methodologies, portfolio types, or analytical tools you'll be trained on during each phase.
Can I switch host employers mid-program if my Credit Analyst role changes?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's written approval and typically triggers a full review of a new DS-7002 training plan. You cannot simply transfer to a new financial institution without notifying the sponsor, since doing so violates your program terms and could affect your SEVIS record. Start the approval process well before any planned transition, as reviews can take several weeks.
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